A Comparison of Recombinant Hirudin with a Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin to Prevent Thromboembolic Complications after Total Hip Replacement - Concepedia

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A Comparison of Recombinant Hirudin with a Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin to Prevent Thromboembolic Complications after Total Hip Replacement

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1997

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Bengt I. Eriksson, Peter Kälebo, Patrick Mouret, Nadia Rosencher, Peter Bösch, M. Baur, Steffan Ekman, Doris Bach, Siv Lindbratt, Philippe Close

New England Journal of Medicine

Abstract

When administered 30 minutes before total hip replacement surgery, desirudin is more effective than enoxaparin in preventing deep-vein thrombosis.

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